Pbj Energy Oat Bars Food

PB&J OATMEAL BREAKFAST COOKIES

Steps:

• Position the racks in the upper and lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Combine the oats, peanuts, strawberries, pepitas, flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl and mix well. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the peanut butter with the sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the vanilla.
• With the machine on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until incorporated. Turn the machine off and add the strawberry preserves all at once. Mix on low speed just until the preserves are swirled into the dough, about 5 seconds; do not over mix.
• Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets with a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop, making 20 cookies and leaving 2 inches between each. Press down on the cookies with a fork to flatten them slightly.
• Bake until the cookies are slightly risen and very lightly browned on the edges, 13 to 15 minutes; rotate the baking sheets halfway through baking. Let cool before serving.

PB&J ENERGY OAT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spray a 13x9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place oats, flour, walnuts, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in a bowl and whisk to blend.
• Melt butter in a large microwave-safe bowl then whisk in peanut butter and brown sugar until well-blended.
• Whisk in egg and vanilla then stir in dry ingredients using a large spatula.
• Spread half the batter evenly over the bottom of the pan then spread the fruit spread evenly over the oat base.
• Top with an even layer of remaining oat batter.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until just beginning to turn golden.
• A toothpick inserted will come out with a few moist crumbs clinging, and the sides will begin to separate from the pan.
• Cool completely on a rack before cutting into 24 pieces.
• Store at room temperature for up to four days.